Union Strength
The full effects of the Coronavirus pandemic have yet to be felt, but many SEIU 721 members are already being impacted.
The federal government has provided hundreds of billions in relief for corporations, but has done next to nothing for states and cities and counties.
Early reports peg a City of Los Angeles revenue shortfall totaling $295 million for the remaining fiscal year, and the one ending in 2021. The County of Los Angeles fares even worse — we’re facing a cumulative revenue shortfall of $3.6 billion from now through the fiscal year ending in June 2021. Inland region and Tri-Counties region and regions across California are expected to also report a shortfall in the coming weeks.
This page will be updated regularly to inform SEIU 721 members of major developments and policy changes.
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LA City Issues an Update to the Vaccine Mandate Policy - We have received the news that the City of LA has issued an update to the City’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate. The mandate update approves any pending medical or religious exemption that has been submitted to the City by January 31, 2023. In October of 2021, SEIU 721 alongside with the Coalition … Read More
We Won! California Lawmakers Pass Bill Giving Workers COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave - A message from SEIU 721 President David Green: We and our labor allies fought hard for COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave for California workers. On Monday, with the passage of S.B. 114, we won. Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the bill this week, giving workers up to two … Read More
Victory! Dangerous State Health Guidance Reversed After SEIU 721 Members Speak Out - We learned Tuesday that the California Department of Public Health rescinded its dangerous January guidance permitting the state’s healthcare facilities to force COVID-positive staff back to work without isolation periods or testing. The state’s move comes after nurses with SEIU 721 spoke out against the health guidance in early January. … Read More
Nurses Call on LA County to Protect Healthcare Staff After Release of Dangerous State Health Guidance - Nurses with SEIU 721 on Tuesday urged LA County officials to protect healthcare workers and patients following the recent release of a dangerous state guidance permitting hospitals and other health facilities to force COVID-positive staff back to work without isolation periods or testing. In a morning press conference at the … Read More
Preventative Measures Save Lives
We must all do our part to stop the spread of novel coronavirus. SEIU 721 strongly encourages all members to take every precaution to limit the transmission of COVID-19 in our communities, including following the State of California’s “Shelter at Home” guidelines, practicing social distancing of at least six feet, and frequent hand washing.
Watch the video below to see SEIU 721 Registered Nurses Terri Thompson and Fiona Henlon demonstrate proper hand washing techniques as outlined by the World Health Organization.
